Commodities, Derivatives and Structured Products

Exotic Options - Part 3 (2020)

Overview

Exotic options are instruments that vary one or more elements of the basic structure of plain vanilla options. This eCourse outlines the development of the market for exotic options and describes some of the most popular exotic option structures - such as Asian options, barrier options, binary options, and lookback options – and their associated sensitivities.

Objective

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

- Recognise the development of the market for exotic options and the main benefits of these instruments for investors
- Identify the different types of exotic option, such as Asian options, barrier options, binary options, and lookback options
- Recall how to analyse the sensitivities of key exotic options, such as Asian, barrier, and, binary calls

Content

Exotic Options - An Introduction
Topic 1: Overview
Topic 2: Types of Exotic Option
Topic 3: Option Sensitivities

Details

Code
TEPDS20008101
Venue
ePlatform
Relevant Subject
Type 1 - Dealing in securities
Type 2 - Dealing in futures contracts
Type 3 - Leveraged foreign exchange trading
Type 4 - Advising on securities
Type 5 - Advising on futures contracts
Language
English
Level
Intermediate
Hours
SFC:1.00, PWMA:1.00
Fees
Chinese Securities Association of Hong Kong (HKCSA): HK$335
Staff of Corporate Member: HK$320
Non-Member: HK$480
All Member: HK$320